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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- Vitamin E is Good For Your Skin - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from sarah labdarVitamin E is one of the essential vitamins that the body needs to maintain proper function. It plays a key role in cellular structure and the formation of DNA, RNA and red blood cells. As an antioxidant it neutralizes free radicals that can cause wrinkles, age spots and fine lines. It also ...
Views: 819 - *** Turmeric – The Golden Wonder Herb - Much More Than Just a Spice! - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHCould there really be one herb that does it all? One herb that simultaneously works as an antioxidant, modulates inflammation, supports joint health, detoxifies the body, protects the cardiovascular system, promotes normal cell growth, supports mental clarity, regulates the bowels, balances ...
Views: 9112(8 votes) - First Signs of Alcoholism - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Charles SomerThe faster you can notice the first signs of alcoholism, the easier it can be to treat this problem and stop it before it gets worse. Alcoholism is not a problem that occurs overnight. It involves a pattern of behavior that continues to build over a period of time and often the alcoholic is ...
Views: 986 - What is NDFA Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Gilad SchafmanLearning Disabilities and the Neuro Developmental Functional Approach Therapy Dr. Gilad Schafman Msc.D. • In this article I am using the term child to refer to children of all ages from infants to aging folks. The Neuro Developmental Functional Approach (NDFA) is a dynamic approach to ...
Views: 2593 - Christian Health - Body, Soul and Spirit Connection - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Patricia OlsonAre you a Christian are wondering why Christians are having the same medical issues as non-believers? You know you're saved and have inherited eternal life but are plagued with health issues that no one seems to be able to resolve? Do people tell you that you don't have enough faith? Are you ...
Views: 1526 - Ayurveda in a time of Cholera - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2011 from William Courson1. The Current Situation The recent outbreak of cholera in Haiti’s capital and surrounding areas is according to authorities spreading far faster than predicted (as of November 25th, 2010, 57,000 have been infected and 1,344 have died) and has now spread to adjoining regions, having been ...
Views: 2073 - Bodies, Beliefs, And Perceptions - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Tom WrightTom Wright First of all, why is making the distinction between belief and perception so important? Let's take the example of walking over twelve-hundred degree hot coals, something I have direct experience with by having done so myself. If our human ability to perceive what's out there and ...
Views: 2057(2 votes) - 4 Tips for Staying Healthy This Autumn - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Dr. Martin OrimenkoAutumn, with its crisp, cold weather, is 'Vata' season, according to Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda describes three 'doshas' or qualities ascribed to all things. The Vata dosha is often compared to the wind, being erratic and changeable, quick, cooling and drying. Autumn is a time of high ...
Views: 1877 - Forgiveness - Prescription for Health and Happiness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Katie HayesAt one time or another, all of us have been victims of life's injustices. It may be: * The husband or boyfriend who leaves you brokenhearted * The boss who treats you unfairly * The girlfriend who betrayed a trust * The coworker who lied to get the promotion you were hoping ...
Views: 1007 - The Happiness-Health Connection - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Katie Hayes"If you have your health, you have everything." If that is something you believe, then healthy people have reason to be happy. But there is also a happiness-health connection and people who are happy and satisfied with their lives might actually be healthier. Quick Benefits The ...
Views: 782 - Affirmations for Health and Wellness - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2010 from Katie HayesThere has been a lot in the media in the last few years regarding affirmations and how you can use them to make changes in your life. An affirmation is a positive statement of fact that one makes to manifest their desired future. Scientific Evidence There is much evidence that these ...
Views: 3481 - Why Gratitude in Healing Makes a Difference - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Misa HopkinsWhen you are really feeling poorly, it is difficult to feel grateful, and yet it is one of the most important times to count your blessings. Why? When you allow the pain to cause you to be worried or upset, your energy field closes down and it is difficult for any treatment to get through your ...
Views: 1807 - Spiritual Care Giving as Life Draws to a Close - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Dr. Jane SimingtonSPIRITUAL CARE GIVING: As Life Draws To a Close Each person who interacts effectively with a dying person cannot leave emotionally and spiritually untouched and unchanged in some way. My Mother lived the last months of her life in a palliative care setting. I spent many hours at her bedside. ...
Views: 2230(1 vote) - Reflexology and Knee Pain - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Kristi AbbottReflexology can help relieve knee pain that is often caused by arthritis. Knee pain can be caused by different conditions including osteoarthritis. According to Arthritis Symptoms, by working the affected areas on the feet that are associated with the knee, a reflexologist can help to apply ...
Views: 4941(3 votes) - Why Some Say That Dieting Makes You Fat - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaDieting is a great short-term solution, but for most people, it can become a long-term challenge. Some would go as far as saying that dieting makes you fat. Either that or you find yourself eating less and less, not to lose weight, but simply to maintain your weight. It is as if diets have an ...
Views: 2063(1 vote) - Clean Office Comforts Clients: 5 Tips to a Cleaner Holistic Healing Office - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Rejina HendricksenImagine you go to a cozy restaurant in a strip mall when you are on vacation. When you walk in, a little girl with a messy mouth and messy hands is pushing the door open helping you get in. She smiles and her mom drags her out. Your experience is pleasurable; the food is good, as is the ...
Views: 1950(3 votes) - Imbalance is the Cause Acne! - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from DD ArpenAre there natural acne cures that work or is it a new age myth? Is there a permanent cure for acne or are all acne sufferers sentenced to the Sisyphean battle of tackling the ‘on the surface’ symptoms? Is there an honest, natural and safer alternative to the endless use of over the counters and ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Personal Revolutions for Change - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Robert F Boccardi"When you carry a revolution within you, every moment brings a new world, a new life . . . every moment becomes a new birth." Osho We are creatures of habit. Habitual behaviors do help simplify our lives, but they also can put us into autopilot mode resulting in unconscious patterns that ...
Views: 1174(1 vote) - Injured Warrior Describes his Healing, Recovery and Recommendations for Others with PTS(d) - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2010 from Gerald VestMission Statement: The Fort Bliss Restoration and Restoration Resilience Center restores optimal functioning and battle-readiness to neurophysiologically, psychologically, and spiritually challenged post-deployment Soldiers and their families using integrated state-of of-the-art treatment ...
Views: 2725(3 votes) - Kitchen Organization: The Easy Juicing Zone - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2010 from Mary McGuire-WienCome to a fall retreat and bring a map of your kitchen: I'd love to sit down with you and show you how you can get your own kitchen into "the zone". Back to the City Edition: Fall has always been my favorite season. I especially love the abundance in our area farms vineyards and gardens. ...
Views: 1760(1 vote) - Ayurveda- Using Ayurvedic Treatments for Acne - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAcne is the most common problem that affects our skin today. No matter what age you are 15, or 40 acne can affect the appearance of your skin. Acne is caused by sebaceous glands producing excess sebum. Sebum clogs the skin and pores or the hair follicle, which forms acne. Grease, dirt, and harsh ...
Views: 2206(3 votes) - What is your Prominent Ayurvedic Dosha? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAyurvedic medicine has been around for thousands of years. With the increased popularity in complementary and alternative medicines, Ayurveda has been steadily increasing in the number of followers in America. Although, Ayuravedic medicine is still used as the traditional medicine in India. The ...
Views: 1224(2 votes) - Top 12 Energy Boosters Part 2 - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Kim Van DykeEnergy can be easy to come by if you just take the time to care for yourself and learn a few boosters to help get you moving and feeling more alive and active. As I promised, here are the last 5 energy boosters to help you get through your day. 8. Oxygen Really! Breathing deeply from ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - Top 12 Energy Boosters Part 1 - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Kim Van DykeBeing a busy mom I understand that there are days when your energy is drained whether it is from not getting enough sleep the night before, stress, sickness, or you just have very energetic monkeys that are wearing you out fast. Finding ways to get a boost of energy fast can help you be the ...
Views: 1100(1 vote) - Interstitial Cystitis and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Bret EllingtonInterstitial Cystitis is a disease of the urinary bladder. Although it is primarily found in women, men have been diagnosed with it too. With an estimation of 12 percent of all women having symptoms of Interstitial cystitis, it's definitely a condition that needs to be addressed. Since it is ...
Views: 3098(1 vote) - Menopause Symptoms Eased with Homeopathy - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Renita HerrmannIt's been in the news often, lately. Some seem to suffer inordinately. But they do not have to suffer, nor do they have to take HRT. Many women call or come in to my office with problems associated with the end of menses. Menses in homeopathy is very close to the vital force; although we can ...
Views: 1542(7 votes) - 3 More Dangers of Being "Normal" - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Roberta MittmanWhen was the last time you found a piece of clothing marked "One-size-fits-all" that truly was a comfortable, flattering fit, the right color, the right fabric, and the right level of warmth for anyone who wore it? Right, me either. One-size-fits-all doesn't often work for clothing. And it ...
Views: 1457 - 2 Top Dangers of Being "Normal" - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Roberta MittmanMy washing machine always gets a chuckle out of me (good thing when you're doing lots of laundry, right?). Take a look at the dial. There's a setting for "normal." Apparently the manufacturer assumes that we, as intelligent consumers, identify, understand, and collectively agree that a certain ...
Views: 1312 - Why Does Spiritual Healing Often Precede Physical Healing? - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Rhonda JonesSpiritual healing comes by faith and not by medicine. It can help with any problem, mental, physical or emotional. Spiritual healing heals the mind, body and spirit. For Spiritual Healing to take place we must recognize and accept God beyond our own intelligence and develop a relationship with ...
Views: 2294 - Be Proactive About Your Healthcare; Breast Cancer Awareness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2010 from Stephanie AltA friend sent an amazing story to share, in which she describes trusting her gut feelings in regard to breast cancer and her health care. It is another testimony to the importance of being proactive, honoring your instincts rather than acting on impulse out of fear. The month of October is ...
Views: 1913(5 votes) - Creating a Vitality Vision Board - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Marian SmithInstead of reaching for an energy drink during your afternoon energy lull, take a relaxing breath and gaze at your Vitality Vision Board. Studies by several Universities were recently covered by Journal of Environmental Psychology and Scientific American. In the studies, researchers were ...
Views: 3046 - How to Create Safe and Quiet Space to Enhance Your Healing - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2010 from Misa HopkinsThe greatest mysteries to healing in life are right here in front of us, part of us, each and every day. The reason we do not recognize them is because we are so busy surviving.We rarely slow down long enough to notice the spirit of life hidden within every living thing. You do not have to ...
Views: 2248 - Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils and Cancer Research - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2010 from Pamela HeyenEssential oils are some of the most powerful therapeutic agents with an impressive history of healing throughout the ancient world. The religious texts and records show they were used to treat virtually every ailment known to man. During the last century these healing oils have been overlooked ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Have You Ever Wondered If This Might Be Inhibiting Your Healing? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2010 from Misa HopkinsIt took me a lot of years to figure this one out. I grew up in a family that practiced cynicism like a religion. Nothing was exempt from our familial cynical eye. Anything that wasn’t part of our family’s dogma was suspect and therefore, frequently ridiculed during the family meal or late night ...
Views: 1501 - Easy And Confidential HIV Testing - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2010 from Bills PerezHIV testing has become vitally important in modern American society. Common Sexually Transmitted Diseases include herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and others. However, AIDS is generally considered to pose the most serious health risk. STDs usually spread from one person to another during intimate ...
Views: 707 - A Case In Support Of Extensive HIV Testing - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Bills PerezThe Centers for Disease Control has been recommending systematic HIV Testing of every patient who gets admitted into an emergency room. However, many states still oppose this guideline and support the mandate of "informed consent." Informed consent means that healthcare professionals must ...
Views: 760 - How Can You Eat Your Way Out Of Stress? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Susan Owen-ThursfieldStress minimization methods usually target emphasise mental and physical strategies yet seldom address food. But why do so few people know that the things you consume drastically affects how stressed you feel? Stress is felt by basically anyone; which means that there are generally a ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - The 4 Ingredients that Define a Healthy Cereal - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Emilia KlappYou probably know by experience that standing in front of rows of cereal boxes trying to choose the healthiest one can be a daunting task. You may also have heard or read that people who eat a healthy cereal for breakfast consume more calcium, more fiber and less fat and that it can normalize ...
Views: 2355(1 vote) - Attention Healers - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Sheila KennedyAttention healers – Please do not justify your trespass by saying that you come from 'heart'. Having worked for many years in a variety of ‘healing’ modalities, both as a practitioner and as a teacher I am amazed at the number of ‘healers’ who trespass on the free will of another, and use the ...
Views: 1793(2 votes) - For the Love of our Children - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Rose-Anne TurunenWe are the voice of our children and we need to take personal responsibility to find all potential solutions for their best health and well-being. When we embark on this wonderful journey of parenthood, there are so many questions and unknowns — when our children get born with special needs, ...
Views: 1272(1 vote) - 10 Tips to help You Stop Smoking - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Alison LongleySmoking is considered both a habit and an addiction. The good news is that if you can go for three days without a cigarette you have beaten the addiction to nicotine. The nicotine takes approximately seventy two hours to leave your body no matter how long you have been smoking or how many ...
Views: 2163(5 votes) - Taking Responsibility for Your Healing - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Alison LongleyTaking Responsibility for Your Healing Journey Too often my clients who seek help through hypnotherapy for their issues and problems expect me to provide a magic bullet. All I have to do, apparently, is reprogram their faulty brains and they will magically find that they are slimmer, ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - It's Worth Trying A Homeopathic Tinnitus Remedy! - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Eddie ChambersMy name is Eddie Chambers, I was born in 1975 and I live with my family in Los Angeles CA. Tinnitus screwed with my head from 42004 until 2009 For me it all began with a light hissing sound and a headache, I first blamed stress for this, I didn’t knew absolutely nothing about tinnitus then. ...
Views: 2170 - Water/ Hydration - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2010 from Sheila KennedySome time ago I posted an article on Water/ Hydration on a site called Qondio, and this is an updated version of that article. How often are we told how important water is to us, and how often do we tell ourselves that we really should drink more water!! And yet in most instances we simply do ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - Exercise for Stress - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from sarah labdarEveryone gets stressed out. In today’s economy if you aren’t stressed then there is probably something wrong with you. Everyday holds new stressors that can affect the way we live, think and act. Although stress, most of the time is bad, it is a good motivational tool that gets us to act, become ...
Views: 772 - The Root Chakra ~ Feeling Safe & Connected to the World Around You - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2010 from Cherry-Lee WardThere are many methods to achieving wellness and contentment in life. One of the oldest is based on the chakra system. Chakra is a Sanskrit word meaning vortex or wheel of light. Egyptian, Chinese, Hindu, Greek and indigenous people of the Americas have spoken of and written of these for ...
Views: 3432(1 vote) - Finding out what's going on in your body by using your eyes--Iridology - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Harvey VedderLots of wonderful alternatives are available in holistic health care. Many of us remember getting excited then overwhelmed at our first encounter; mine occurred visiting a NYC alternative health expo. The sheer number (over a hundred in NYC) can leave you in a quandary—which is best for me? ...
Views: 2872 - Introduction to Fasting, a Natural and Holistic Alternative - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from CB MichaelsSo what is a fast? In its simplest form, a fast is simply the withholding of calories for a set period of time. Contrary to what you might think this is not the same thing as simply “starving yourself.” Fasting is a widely recognized holistic health technique that makes use of the body’s natural ...
Views: 931 - Improve Your Health With Natural Kidney Cleansing - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Jade SchulerThe kidneys are largely responsible for the elimination of body waste that comes from the metabolism of food and harmful chemicals that enter the body. To keep the kidneys functioning efficiently and to sustain your overall health it is imperative to cleanse your kidneys. Renavive advanced ...
Views: 929(2 votes) - Review: Medical Renaissance Series: The Secret Code (DVD) by C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Adele McDowellHarvard-trained neurosurgeon and founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, C. Norman Shealy, M.D., Ph.D. has created a documentary film, “Medical Renaissance Series: The Secret Code.” It is well worth a viewing. Norm Shealy, often called Dr. Wizard by his colleagues given his 10 ...
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